Subaru Legacy recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 27, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Subaru of America, Inc. recalls 2015 Subaru Legacy, Outback

Recall number

16V251000

Brand / firm

Subaru

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 766 units

Why it was recalled

Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

What to do

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.